Recovering the Picard group of quadratic algebras from Wood's binary quadratic forms

arXiv2111.13422MaRDI QIDQ6384006

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Publication date: 26 November 2021

Abstract: Let $S$ be a scheme such that $2$ is not a zero divisor. In this paper, we address the following question : given a quadratic algebra over $S$, how can we parametrize its Picard group in terms of quadratic forms ? In 2011, Wood established a set-theoretical bijection between isomorphism classes of primary binary quadratic forms over $S$ and isomorphism classes of pairs $(mathcalC,mathcalM)$ where $mathcalC$ is a quadratic algebra over $S$ and $mathcalM$ is an invertible $mathcalC$-module. Unexpectedly, examples suggest that a refinement of Wood's bijection is needed in order to parametrize Picard groups. This is why we start by classifying quadratic algebras over $S$; this is achieved by using two invariants, the discriminant and the parity. Extending the notion of orientation of quadratic algebras to the non-free case is another key step, eventually leading us to the desired parametrization. All along the paper, we illustrate various notions and obstructions with a wide range of examples.

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